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17 Sep Authority Compliances for Workers’ Dormitory For Qualified Persons
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Running from 2026 to 2030, the Dormitory Transition Scheme (DTS) is a Ministry of Manpower (MOM) initiative to uplift migrant worker living conditions and strengthen public health resilience against future outbreaks. Around 1,000 dormitories will be upgraded under this programme.
This 2-day authority compliance course focuses on submission and design considerations for Factory Converted Dormitories (FCDs), empowering Qualified Persons to provide informed advisory services to dormitories undergoing the DTS.
This course is pending accreditation by the Professional Engineers Board (PEB) and is accredited by the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) for 5 CPD points.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the roles and requirements of key authorities in regulating dormitories
- Gain clarity on the Dormitory Transition Scheme (DTS), FEDA requirements, and future regulatory directions
- Learn to navigate and integrate multiple regulatory frameworks when preparing dormitory designs or A&A works
- Identify common non-compliance pitfalls and strategies to mitigate them
Class Schedules
- 21 – 22 May 2026 (Thursday – Friday)
- 25 – 26 June 2026 (Thursday – Friday) – Coming Soon
Class Duration: 2 days from 9.30am – 5.00pm
Training Venue:
- DASL Office, 12 Woodlands Square, #03-72 Woods Square Tower 1, Singapore 737715
- Design@LOFT Architects, 9 Temasek Boulevard, #32-03, Suntec Tower Two, Singapore 038989
- SIA Training Room Level 3, 79 Neil Rd, Singapore 088904
Course Fees
- Full Course fee before GST: $800
Entry Requirements:
- Qualified Architects and Engineers
Certification Upon Successful Completion
- Certificate of Attendance awarded by DASL & SIA
About the Trainer:
Ar Chai Jun Yea is the principal architect of design@LOFT architects, specializing in converting factories and warehouses into safe, compliant workers’ quarters. He holds a Master of Architecture from NUS and certifications as a Green Mark Manager and Design for Safety Professional.
As part of his CSR mission, he has also embarked on a training programme to equip the next generation of architects with the right knowledge and understanding to help more employers to comply with the rules and regulations concerning factory converted dormitories.
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